James P. Aimi, Tax Evasion, New York 2013

Albany, NY - A local tax preparer has been arrested and charged with tax evasion. James P. Aimi, age 65, of Ancram, New York, pleaded guilty to 24 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent U.S. income tax returns. This is a serious crime that affects not only the individual but also the community as a whole.

Aimi admitted that between 2005 and 2008, he aided numerous taxpayers in the preparation of income tax returns for presentation to the Internal Revenue Service, each of which was false and fraudulent. He claimed that taxpayers were entitled to deductions that he knew were false or exaggerated.

According to the U.S. Attorney's office, Aimi faces a maximum sentence of three years of imprisonment on each of the 24 counts. Sentencing is scheduled for May 7, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in Albany, New York.

This case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS works tirelessly to prevent and detect tax evasion, and we appreciate their efforts in bringing this case to justice.

Defendant/Respondent: James P. Aimi. Exact criminal charges: 24 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent U.S. income tax returns. City and State: Albany, New York. Exact Date: January 14, 2013. Sentence or outcome: Sentencing scheduled for May 7, 2013.

Aimi's actions not only affected the taxpayers he worked with but also the community as a whole. Tax evasion is a serious crime that affects everyone, and we must take it seriously.

We urge anyone with information about tax evasion to come forward and report it to the authorities. Together, we can prevent and detect this crime and bring those responsible to justice.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/tax-preparer-pleads-guilty-preparing-false-tax-returns